NHTSA recall 13V-571 (13V571000)
power train recall reported November 14, 2013 - about 19,197 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V571000
- Also written as
- 13V-571
- Manufacturer number
- JC8
- Reported
- November 14, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~19,197
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura MDX AWD vehicles manufactured May 6, 2013, through October 14, 2013. The bolts that attach the drive shaft to the automatic transmission transfer assembly may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the bolts could loosen possibly allowing the shaft to detach.
Why it is dangerous
If the drive shaft detaches while driving it could cause excessive noise and possibly damage the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the drive shaft attaching bolts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or visit their website at www.recalls.honda.com. Honda's recall number is JC8.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-571 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.